Coco and Ice-T welcome their first child, a daughter

EDGEWATER, N.J., Nov. 28 (UPI) -- Reality TV star Nicole "Coco" Austin announced via Twitter Saturday she has given birth to her first child with her husband -- rapper and actor Ice-T.

"Surprise!!! Look who came early!! Welcome the new arrival of Chanel Nicole.. A beautiful healthy 5.7 pound baby girl," Austin tweeted, alongside an image of her newborn daughter, who wasn't expected to arrive until next month.